Whisky Directory

Linkwood Distillery

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Whiskies (23)

Adelphi Linkwood 17 Years OldSingle Malt - Scotland - 64.20%8Linkwood always evokes thoughts of sweetmeats, sometimes delicate, on other occasions more robust. This is in the latter mood: down-to-earth sweetness.

Dimension Dimensions Linkwood 1986 25 years oldSingle Malt - Scotland - 47.20%8A good example of Bourbon cask maturation (a refill ?). There is a constant bitterness but it is quite refreshing, like a grapefruit. A few drops of water bring out a sweet note.

Dimensions Linkwood 1990 22 Years OldSingle Malt - Scotland - 48.70%8?That sweet fruit note persists. Mango coulis, more runny honey, peaches and cream. It has an almost liqueur like cling to the palate. Vanilla and nutmeg.